Lindiwe Mazibuko
About Lindiwe Mazibuko
Lindiwe Mazibuko is a prominent South African leader, currently serving as Co-founder and CEO of Futurelect and a member of the Board of Trustees at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. She has held various influential roles, including Member of Parliament and Leader of the Official Opposition, and is recognized for her commitment to civic education and ethical leadership.
Work at Futurelect
Lindiwe Mazibuko serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Futurelect, an Apolitical Academy, since 2018. Under her leadership, Futurelect aims to empower young leaders in Africa by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the political landscape. The organization focuses on fostering ethical leadership and enhancing civic engagement among youth.
Education and Expertise
Lindiwe Mazibuko has an extensive educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Communication from the University of Cape Town. She also holds a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and has completed certificates in Transformational Leadership from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and Foundations for Leadership in the 21st Century from Yale University.
Background
Lindiwe Mazibuko has a notable political background, having served as a Member of Parliament and the Leader of the Official Opposition in South Africa from 2009 to 2014. She was the first black woman to hold this position in South African history. Prior to her parliamentary role, she worked as the National Media Liaison for the Democratic Alliance.
Achievements
Lindiwe Mazibuko is recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has participated in various international forums, including the St. Gallen Symposium. She has contributed to public discourse as a fortnightly columnist for Business Day, South Africa's leading national daily newspaper. Her advocacy includes promoting ethical leadership, transparency, and the eradication of misinformation in democratic processes.
Current Roles and Initiatives
In addition to her role at Futurelect, Lindiwe Mazibuko serves on the Board of Trustees for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and as an Advisor for Apolitical. She is also a Resident Fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics. Mazibuko is actively involved in initiatives aimed at boosting youth voter engagement and empowering young South Africans through civic education.